South Bend flooding worsens

January 09, 2008|Tribune Staff Report

The National Weather Service office in Syracuse has upgraded the forecast of flooding along the Saint Joseph River in South Bend from moderate flooding to major flooding. At 7 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 9.4 feet and rising, topping an earlier forecast crest of 8.7 feet. The river, which reaches flood stage at 5.5 feet, is expected to reach a final crest of 9.6 feet later this afternoon. Check back to www.southbendtribune.com for more updates.